What are some of the elements that make up a contemporary farmhouse kitchen design? I’m David Gordon with Whitestone Builders We’re gonna answer those questions and a few others right now. Stay tuned The first would be high ceilings, so in this particular kitchen we have very high ceilings This is very comfortable For entertaining, hanging out with friends and it just gives a real open feeling The next would be a large island. We’ve got a very large island here Most people like to entertain and having a large island that people can hang around is something that’s very attractive